" Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 KJV

As we have seen throughout our month long journey of getting to know who God is, the Bible paints a clear picture of the attributes of God. This morning we continue to examine characteristics of the most high God!

He is Omnipotent!

Job 37:23 reads…The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.

He is Gracious!

Psalm 86:15 states…But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

He is Omniscient!

Romans 8:28 proclaims… And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

He is Sovereign!

Ephesians 1:11 says…In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.

He is Perfect!

2 Samuel 22:31 explains… “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

He is Personal!

Matthew 6:25-27 encourages…“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

He is Powerful!

Jeremiah 10:12 affirms…But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

He is Pure!

Psalm 12:6 promises…And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.

Because we know who God is, we can trust Him, follow Him, and build our lives on what He says. To God Be The Glory, for a clear understanding of who He is through the attributes we discover in the Bible and in the life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!


Sister Cathy Black

2024 Homecoming / Rally Day  Summary

This morning we were blessed to observe our annual Homecoming Rally Day! It was a time of joyous celebration, heartfelt reunions, and spiritual renewal.

 
The Deacons began the service with a soul stirring rendition of “What A Friend We Have In Jesus!” and prayer.

It was then time for the Call to Worship led by Rev. Wendell Emerson who shared the scripture reading from Luke 15: 1-7 followed by the morning prayer.

Immediately following, the choir transitioned into “Take Me To The Water” as heaven rejoiced when six year old Emerson Jackson received the first ordinance of the Baptist Church, Baptism, marking a crirical step in her Christian journey! Her maternal grandfather, Rev. Wendell Emerson, baptized her accompanied by her paternal grandfather, Deacon Jarold Jackson. It was a spirited occasion as little Emerson was also surrounded by her immediate family, church family and friends. The heartfelt celebration of one added to the kingdom garnered a palpable sense of reverence and gratitude for the legacy of faith that continues to be passed down through the years.

Sis. Patricia Hayden shared the announcements, welcoming all who returned home for Homecoming/Rally Day! She encouraged and challenged all to show hospitality to strangers “for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

Sis. Sabrynn Wright, (also on behalf of Bro. Takiyah Jones and Sis. Linda Gates) extended an invitation to all young adults to attend a special “Meet & Greet” event to be held downtown at Davis Park on Saturday September 7th from 11am -1pm. The event is being organized in the hope of getting more young adults from surrounding churches to gather together and “get back into the church”.

Rev. Emerson asked for special prayer and outreach for Sis. Shelby Boyd, one of our youth, on the passing of her grandfather.

Sis. Diana Mabson Barnes and the choir blessed us in song with “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less,” their powerful rendition of “(This Means) War!,” “Just Come,” and “Lord I Lift Your Name On High.”

Rev. Emerson brought the morning message, “It’s A Cerebration!” from Luke 15:8-10. He excitedly shared how Jesus said, “There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” Rev. Emerson passionately shared the Plan of Salvation and emphasized how Jesus came for the lost, and the lost should be celebrated once found. He strongly reiterated that there is only one way to God! “Jesus said I am the way, I am the truth, I am the life. No one comes to the father except through me.” Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! He reminded us of how God’s angels got excited because they heard someone confess Christ publicly, and we as Christians, should too!

Sis. Anna Tatman thanked the church for their thoughts and continued prayers throughout her illness. Sis. Diana Mabson Barnes (and China) asked for prayer for her brother who is very ill. Rev. Emerson led the congregation in prayer for them, for the church body, and for all who are returning to school.

To God Be The Glory for Homecoming Rally Days! They serve as a beacon, drawing together current and former members, and even those from throughout the community who have a special connection to the church. This Homecoming/Rally Day service is a testament to the enduring bonds of faith, fellowship, and heritage that are woven into the fabric of Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church!

Sister Cathy Black

The Baptism of Sister Emerson Jackson by her maternal grandfather, Rev. Wendell Emerson and assisted by her paternal grandfather, Deacon Jarold Jackson

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

• Join our Virtual Prayer Service by phone on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bible Study.
  
  Call: 253-215-8782 or 301-715-8592;
  Additional Phone Numbers:
  564-217-2000; 646-558-8656;
  646-931-3860
  Meeting ID: 685 433 0718
  
  
• Radio broadcasts Saturdays 9:00 am and 3:00 pm as well as Sundays at 7:30 am on WJMM FM 99.1
  
  
• International Sunday School Lesson
  (This Sunday's Lesson: "Praise Builds Us Up" Jude 3:17-25 

• Next Sunday's Lesson: "Everything's Brand New"  Revelations 21:1-8
  
  

• In - Person Worship Service on Sundays at 10:30 am  and  Streaming on the Church Facebook Page and YouTube. It can also be viewed on demand on the church
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Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church

PO Box 11845
Lexington, KY 40578

Upcoming Events

Virtual Prayer Service, Tuesday, August 20, 7:00 pm

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Saturday Bible Study, Saturday, 

August 24, 10:00 am

Call: 253-215-8782;

Meeting ID: 685 433 0718

Children’s Sunday Worship and 

Bible Study

Children’s Sunday Worship and Bible Study for ages 5 to 12 years old starts each Sunday at 10:45 am in the Joanna Childress Room. Parents please register your child to attend.

There are 9 minutes during the day that have the greatest impact on a child:

• The first 3 minutes right after they wake up
• The 3 minutes after they come home from school.
  The last 3 minutes of the day before they go to bed.

Make those minutes special and help our children feel special, loved, and accepted.

~ Each day children need meaningful eye-to-eye conversations with a parent. It is especially important to slow down and look them in the eye.

Listen and respond with love.

~ Hug your child, straighten her hair, pat him on the back and tell them how proud you are of him every day. A simple touch makes them feel connected to a parent in ways that words never will.

Remember, actions speak louder than words!

Welcome to the 40 Year Christians' Cooking Corner! 

Here we will feature recipes from the 40 Year Christian Group. This week's recipe comes from Sister Linda Gates.

Blessings to all.

Sister Linda Gates, President

Fancy Fruit Freeze

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar

3 cups water

1/ cups frozen strawberries

1 can (16 ounces) crushed pineapple

2 bananas cut into small pieces

6 teaspoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Ginger ale

Instructions:

1. Boil the sugar and water.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the sugar.
3. Freeze in a 9 x 13-inch pan until serving time.
4. Combine ¼ of frozen fruit mixture with 2 to 3 ounces of ginger ale in blender until thick and smooth.
5. Serve in a stemmed glass.

40 Year Christian Group Announcements

The 40 Year Christians Group Outing will be on Saturday, September 21, at Shaker Village. All members who are interested in attending, please signup on the sheet located in the Sunday School Assembly Area.

If you are a 40 Year Christian and are 80 years old or older, please submit your name to Sister Alyce Emerson for recognition on the 40 Year Christians Group Day, Sunday, September 22nd. 

The names of those who are to be inducted into the 40 Year Christians Group this year should be submitted to Sister Linda Gates.

More grace and abundant blessings to each of you.

Sister Linda Gates,

40 Year Christians Group President

Recent Requests

• Family of Brother William Boyd, who passed (Grandfather of Sister Shelby Boyd) Service was Saturday, August 17.
  
  
• Sister Charmaine Collins (Home) (Daughter of Sister Debra Collins)
  
  
• Sister Marsha Dunham (Home) (Niece of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Sister Sabrena Kelly-Lewis (Home)
  
  
• Sister Karisma Lockhart (Los Angeles, CA) and her family (Niece of Rev. Freddie Moody) 
  
  
• Brother Micah Mabson (Younger Brother of Brother Stephen Mabson)
  
  
• Sister Ashanti Owens (Grand daughter of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Delma Peoples (Home)  
  
  
• Sister Lynn Smith (Home)
  
  
• Brother Melvin Sykes (UK Medical Center)
  
  
• Sister Anna Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Thelma White (Home) Recent medical procedure
  
  

Ongoing Requests:

• Brother Levi Fishback (Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, Harrodsburg, KY)
  
  
• Sister Anna Jaber (Homestead Rehabilitation Facility)
  
  
• Brother Howard Jackson (Mobile, AL) (Brother of Sisters Phyllis Bates, Nina Jackson, Vanessa Sanford, Michelle Jackson, Darnetta Jackson and ; Brother Norman Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Rita Maxberry (Pine Meadow Nursing Home) (Sister-in-Law of Sister Dorothy Haskins)
  
  
• Brother Drery Shelton (St. Joseph Hospital) (Friend of Sister Bonnie Shelton)
  
  
• Brother Glenn Allen (Home) (Relative of the Brooks Family)
  
  
• Sister Mary Ann Banksden (Florence, AL) (Sister of Brother Sammie Brooks)
  
  
• Sister Lillian Bell (Ruston, LA)
  
  
• Sister Darlene Booker (Los Angeles, CA) (Sister of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Eleanor Beatty (Home)

• Brother Richard Briscoe (Home)
  
  
• Sister Bonita Brown (Home)
  
  
• Brother Byron Brown
  
  
• Sister Patricia Brown (Home)
  
  
• Sister Carrie Clay (Home) Upcoming surgery
  
  
• Sister Debra Collins (Home)
  
  
• Brother Lonnie Cowan (Home)
  
  
• Crutcher, Jones, & Payne Family (especially Little Brother Vince Crutcher III and Sister Brittany Payne)
  
  
• Sister Franceen Drake (Home)
  
  
• Sister Laura Dunaway (Home)
  
  
• Sister Cheryl Dabney Duncan (Houston, TX)
  
  
• Brother Marvin Emerson  (Home)
  
  
• Rev. Leo Fain (Home)
  
  
• Sister Sheryl Haskins (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jeanette Higgins (Home)
  
  
• Brother Branson Irvin (Indianapolis, IN) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Brother Julian Jackson (Home) (Father of Brother Jarold Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Mary E. Jackson (Paris, KY) (Sister of Brother William Jackson)
  
  
• Sister Kemona Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Norma Johnson (Home)
  
  
• Sister Vera Johnson (Home) (Sister of Sister Marion Hall)
  
  
• Brother Vincino Johnson
  
  
• Brother Travis Jones (Home ) (Brother of Sisters Liz Brooks, Trina Morton, and Sobona Sweat)
  
  
• Rev. Tony Laine (Home)
  
  
• Sister Thelma Masterson (Home)
  
  
• Brother Ronald Moberly (Home) (Uncle of Sister Marva Eubank)
  
  
• Sister Janet King (Classmate of Sister Norma Johnson)
  
  
• Brother Larry Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Lindsey Leath (Home)
  
  
• Sister Patricia Leavell (Home)
  
  
• Sister Jackie Lindsay (Home) (Sister of Brother Wayne Frazier)
  
  
• Brother Everett Martin (Home)
  
  
• Sister Irene Sykes McKenzie (Home)
  
  
• Sister Elnora Miller (Home) (Mother of Sister Lisa Miller)
  
  
• Sister Lisa Miller (Home)
  
  
• Sister Dorothy Offutt (Home)
  
  
• Brother James Prather (Home) (Brother of Sisters Tassa Wigginton and Eleanor Smothers)
  
  
• Sister Joann Perry (Home) (Aunt of Brother Derrick Winn)
  
  
• Brother George Ray (Home)
  
  
• Sister Annette Reid (Home)
  
  
• Brother Ashley Roach
  
  
• Sister Gayle Rush-Coleman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tamika Sales (Home)
  
  
• Brother Donald Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Sister Millie Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Sister Sharon Scarber (Home)
  
  
• Sister Shirley Sharp (Maysville, KY) (Cousin of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Brother Doug Smith (Brother of Rev. Michael Smith) (Home, Louisville, KY)
  
  
• Sister Pennie Smith (Home)
  
  
• Sister Eleanor Smothers (Home)
  
  
• Sister Delores Spencer (Home)
  
  
• Sister Tonia Stewart (Home)
  
  
• Brother Adrian Tatman (Home)
  
  
• Sister Cheryl "Midge" Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Kendra Taylor (Home)
  
  
• Sister Carol Thomas (Home)
  
  
• Sister Anna Ison-Walker (Home)
  
  
• Brother Kevin Walker (San Francisco, CA) (First Cousin of Rev. Freddie Moody)
  
  
• Sister Martha Warner (Home) (Mother of Sister Catherine Frye)
  
  

• Sister Tassa Wigginton (Home)
  
  

• Brother Leon Wilson (Home) (Brother-in-Law of Sister Mary Thomas)
  
  
• Each person listed on our Sick List
• Students, Teachers, and staff returning to school for the Fall
  
  
• Families of the Children affected in war torn countries around the world
  
  
• Children orphaned due to war and worldwide crises
  
  
• Families affected by gun violence in our community and abroad
  
  
• COVID-19 Victims around the world
  
  
• The People of Ukraine
  
  
• Healthcare workers, First respondents, etc.
  
  
• The Entire Pleasant Green Church Family
  
  
• Our our Local and National Government Officials

Heavenly Father, thank You for leading and guiding our steps. Please help us to walk daily in dependence on You as You direct us according to Your plan and purpose. Thank You for Jesus. In His Name. Amen

 {Adapted from Our Daily Bread, August 4, 2024}

Sister Olivia Jones was awarded the Earnestine Allen Memorial Scholarship on Sunday, August 11, during morning worship service. She shared with the congregation her award winning essay on the positive influence of Christian encouragement on her life and how her faith in God has brought her through many of life’s challenges to this point.

Sister Olivia will begin her college education at Eastern Kentucky University in the Pre Veterinarian Medicine Program. Her goal is to become a veterinarian caring for farm animals.

She is the daughter of Sister Tanisha Jones and Granddaughter of Rev. Ron Jones.

Brothers Elijah Jackson and Roman White on a BMWA Outing viewing the movie, "The Forge."  Brother Brian and Sister Whitney Jackson and Brother Jason and Sister Bilan White  are the proud parents of these fine young men.

The Black Male Working Academy (BMWA) was created In 2005 as an all-out effort to close the academic achievement gap that existed in the public school system between African American males and their white counterparts. The Black Male Working Academy (BMWA) in Lexington, Kentucky is open to boys and young men in grades K-12.

Keep Your Contact Information Updated

Please keep your contact information up to date. In case of emergencies, changes of service times, etc., every attempt will be made to contact church members as expeditiously as possible using text messages to cell phones, phone calls, and emails. You can update your contact information by calling the church at (859) 254-7387.

If you would like to volunteer in assisting with contacting members on the rare occasions when information needs to be communicated to the church membership quickly, please call the church and give your name and phone number.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both Men and Women

Here are a few tips to help keep your Heart Healthy

1. Eat well: A heart healthy diet can help improve blood pressure, as well as lowering cholesterol levels and decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. This includes eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish, and low fat or fat free dairy foods. Also limit salt, sugar, highly refined carbs, alcohol and highly processed foods.
2. Exercise: Try to get 30 minutes of exercise in several times per week. Stay active.
3. Maintain and watch your weight. Being over weight or obese increases your risk for heart disease.
4: Monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Make and keep annual doctor’s visits.
5: Do not smoke. Avoid second hand smoke as well.
6: Manage stress.
7: Get enough sleep. Adults should aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

The heart is an amazing muscle and out of it flows “LIFE”

Excerpts from Harvard Health Publishing
Harvard School of Medicine

Researched by Sarah Speed

FLU

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

Flu shots are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding a flu vaccination.

RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, contagious virus that usually causes mild symptoms. In older adults and adults with certain underlying conditions, RSV can cause severe infections.

RSV shots are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding a RSV vaccination.

COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by staying at least 1 metre apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn and follow local guidance.

The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols. It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if you feel unwell.

Both COVID vaccines and Booster COVID vaccines are available at local pharmacies. Consult your physician regarding COVID vaccinations.

General Health Information

General Health information can be obtained from the Health Department. Contact information is below:

LEXINGTON-FAYETTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
650 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-2371.